US Bridges

SH 182 over Rainwater Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.80 MI W 0F SH 154 · Structure no. 102500042901013

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 182 over Rainwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 182 over Rainwater Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 182
CrossesRainwater Creek
Location2.80 MI W 0F SH 154
RouteState Highway 182
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81084, -95.51996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 182 over Rainwater Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SH 182 over Rainwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 182 over Rainwater Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 182 over Rainwater Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 182 over Rainwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.